Viva Farms is a non-profit Farm Business Incubator and Training Program based in western Washington state, with a mission to create a more just and resilient local food system. We operate in Skagit and King Counties. We empower beginning and limited-resource farmers by providing bilingual training in holistic organic farming practices, as well as access to land, infrastructure, equipment, marketing and capital. For more information, please visit vivafarms.org.
Viva Farms is committed to maintaining a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for its diverse community of farmers, staff, students, volunteers, and partners. Viva Farms provides equal opportunity for its programs and activities and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We strive to foster a welcoming culture and make Viva Farms a great place to work for our staff and those we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
Farm Business Development Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Farm Viability
Salary & Benefits
In-person work will be required at the Viva Farms office in Mount Vernon, WA. The ability to travel locally for in-person engagements and other job duties is required (mileage reimbursement will be offered).
Position Summary
The Farm Business Development Coordinator will focus on supporting incubator farmers with land access, capital access, and business management. The primary responsibilities of this position include: providing direct technical assistance to incubator farmers in these three topic areas, working with the Director of Farm Viability to support Viva’s land and capital access initiatives, and collaborating with Viva Farms’ Education and Incubator Teams on educational programming and overall incubator farmer support. Fluency in English and Spanish is a required job qualification.
Essential Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
If interested, please send a resume and cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this position to jobs@vivafarms.org. Please include “Farm Business Development Coordinator” in the email subject line. We also welcome questions about the position ahead of applying.
Viva Farms is a non-profit Farm Business Incubator and Training Program based in western Washington state, with a mission to create a more just and resilient local food system. We operate in Skagit and King Counties. We empower beginning and limited-resource farmers by providing bilingual training in holistic organic farming practices, as well as access to land, infrastructure, equipment, marketing and capital. For more information, please visit vivafarms.org.
Viva Farms is committed to maintaining a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for its diverse community of farmers, staff, students, volunteers, and partners. Viva Farms provides equal opportunity for its programs and activities and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or any…
Compensation: $22-$26/hour DOE (full-time, overtime eligible)
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance - 75% company contribution
Paid Time Off - paid holidays, accrued combination of vacation and sick time
403(b) Retirement Program
Phone Stipend
Compensation: $22-$26/hour DOE (full-time, overtime eligible)
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance - 75% company contribution
Paid Time Off - paid holidays, accrued combination of vacation and sick time
403(b) Retirement Program
Phone Stipend
Fluency in both English and Spanish is a required job qualification.
Fluency in both English and Spanish is a required job qualification.
If interested, please send a resume and cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this position to jobs@vivafarms.org. Please include “Farm Business Development Coordinator” in the email subject line. We also welcome questions about the position ahead of applying.
If interested, please send a resume and cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this position to jobs@vivafarms.org. Please include “Farm Business Development…